New physicians and clinicians join PeaceHealth Medical Group

PeaceHealth welcomed several new providers to their clinics in Whatcom County. Below are their bios, courtesy of PeaceHealth.

Alyse Watkins

Alyse Watkins, DNP, is a nurse practitioner on the pediatrics team at PeaceHealth. Watkins received her Doctor of Nursing Pediatric Primary and Acute Nurse Practitioner degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. She is dual certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP-AC/PC) in acute and primary care. Watkins has a special interest in mental health, reproductive health and well-child care. Families can schedule with Watkins at Pediatrics at PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic, 360/968-7685.

Eve Preus

Eve Preus, MD is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Diplomate/Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG). Her medical interests include health equity, minimally invasive surgery, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, natural childbirth and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Preus graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, followed by residency in OB-GYN at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Preus sees patients at Obstetrics and Gynecology at PeaceHealth Cordata South Clinic, 360/752-5280.

Ali Nazari

Ali Nazari, MD, is a board-certified family medicine doctor practicing at PeaceHealth in Bellingham. He is also board-certified in obesity medicine. Dr. Nazari is especially interested in helping patients get to their optimal health through lifestyle changes, in addition to any medications. He also enjoys providing routine medical procedures in a primary care setting. Patients can schedule an appointment with Nazari at Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic, 360/752-5165.

Kelly Walker

Kelly Walker, MD, is a family medicine physician at our PeaceHealth clinic in Lynden. Her medical interests include full spectrum primary care, from newborns to our oldest and wisest patients, women’s health, reproductive health and chronic care management. Dr. Walker graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, followed by residency at Ventura Family Medicine Residency in Ventura, California. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Schedule with Walker by calling 360/752-5050.

Jessica “Nikki” Steinsiek

Jessica “Nikki” Steinsiek, MD, is a member of the PeaceHealth outpatient behavioral health team. Dr. Steinsiek is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. At PeaceHealth, she cares for children and adolescents, providing both therapy and medication management. Steinsiek has specialized knowledge in autism, developmental disabilities, early childhood interventions, and in working with the LBGTQ+ community.

Steinsiek received her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, graduating with honors. She completed her adult psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and her child and adolescent fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Make an appointment with Steinsiek at the PeaceHealth Rimland Behavioral Health Clinic, 360/752-5175.